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This $40 LoRa Board Does APRS Better Than Your $200 Radio

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Post date April 4, 2026

This $40 LoRa Board Does APRS Better Than Your $200 Radio

APRS over LoRa (LoRa APRS) delivers longer range, better reliability, and lower power compared to traditional 2m 1200 baud APRS. In this video, I explain how LoRa APRS works, compare it to standard APRS, and show real-world range test results.

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Morse Code Practice Machine from 1922

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Post date April 4, 2026

Morse Code Practice Machine from 1922

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First Power On: Unboxing and Testing My New Radio #shorts

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Post date April 4, 2026

First Power On: Unboxing and Testing My New Radio #shorts

Plugging in a new radio for the first time. Will it power on? A moment of suspense… then, a mysterious "MY IRCBG" appears. What does it mean?

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VarAC: The Ultimate EmComm Data Platform?

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Post date April 4, 2026

VarAC: The Ultimate EmComm Data Platform?

I have enjoyed all the time I spent with VarAC, but to be honest, I haven’t spent very much time with it. That may change with the recent version of VarAC! https://www.varac-hamradio.com/ Tonight we check out the new features and attempt to use it on the air!

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HRN 557 Yuma Ham Fest ARRL Forum with Richard Norton N6AA

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Post date April 3, 2026

HRN 557 Yuma Ham Fest ARRL Forum with Richard Norton N6AA

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Mag Loop in Kayak (#1399)

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Post date April 3, 2026

Mag Loop in Kayak (#1399)

Bil, KD6JUI, loves loops and wants to put one on his kayak. But he also brings up that fact that "green" living vegetation can cause interference with loops, so why does Dave suggest hiding a loop using plants?

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MOQP April 2026 Update: 1 Week AWAY!!!!

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Post date April 3, 2026

MOQP April 2026 Update: 1 Week AWAY!!!!

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Are You The Problem?

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Post date April 3, 2026

Are You The Problem?

Some of us "More Seasoned" Hams might actually be doing a dis service to Ham Radio and emergency communications. Here’s what you should be considering.
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Ham Radio Myths vs Reality (You’ve Probably Heard These)

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Post date April 3, 2026

Ham Radio Myths vs Reality (You've Probably Heard These)

Hello everybody, welcome back to the Ham Radio Crash Course! I got licensed in 2007, a time when online communities were rampant with myths about ham radio. Even after starting YouTube streaming in 2018, it’s surprising how many myths persist in this hobby, especially for ham radio for beginners.

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00:00 – Intro
00:33 – Gil The Space Ranger
01:47 – You Can’t DX On A Random Wire
03:49 – You Have to Be SERIOUS In Ham Radio
05:30 – The Sherwood Report Ranks The Best Receivers
07:54 – You Have To Do Ham Radio MY WAY!
10:39 – Radials Must Be A Specific Length!
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22:45 – Resonant Antennas Are the Best Antennas!

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Watching the Mast in the Wind

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Post date April 3, 2026

Watching the Mast in the Wind

Another storm brewing…